Breakadawn
De La Soul · 1993
18 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop
A smooth blend of jazz-infused beats and playful lyrical storytelling that captures the essence of early '90s hip-hop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful lyrical storytelling moments
- short bursts of creativity
- smooth transitions between tracks
- engaging for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'Breakadawn' came as De La Soul's third single from their influential album 'Buhloone Mindstate', marking a period of artistic maturation. At this point, they had solidified their reputation within the alternative hip-hop scene after their celebrated debut album '3 Feet High and Rising'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· The Roots· J Dilla
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breakadawn (vocal version) 4:15
- 2 Stickabush 1:11
- 3 En Focus (vocal version) 3:17
- 4 The Dawn Brings Smoke 2:10
- 5 Hsubakcits 0:15
- 6 En Focus (instrumental) 3:15
- 7 Breakadawn (instrumental) 4:14
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